Space Shuttle Independence: Cockpit and Tile Detail

A close-up of the Independence shuttle replica in Houston, Texas, captures its dark cockpit windows, sweeping contours, and intricate pattern of black and white surface tiles. Sunlight reveals the textures and markings across the spacecraft’s exterior, while a clear blue sky frames this striking tribute to space exploration. #EngelPhotography #SpaceShuttleIndependence #SpaceShuttle #SpaceCenterHouston #Houston #Texas #SpaceExploration #Aerospace #SpacePhotography

Photographer James Engel

Date & Time Monday, March 18th, 2024 at 1:17 PM America/Chicago

Focal Length 24mm

Shutter Speed 1/125 sec

Aperture ƒ/22

ISO 400

Location North America, The United States of America, Texas, Houston, NASA Johnson Space Center

Keywords Photography Techniques, Space Craft, Texture, Transportation

Camera Nikon D850

Lens NIKON 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VR AF-S Nikkor Lens

Approximate Map Location

Latitude: 29.5592055
Longitude: -95.0901078
Altitude: 5.0 meters / 16.4 feet